Confirmation

The first people the holy spirit descended upon were

The first people the holy spirit descended upon were

The apostles at pentecost

Phillip was unable to confirm others because he was not

An apostle, who received the holy spirit at pentecost

Confirmation is not said in the bible, but is understood as

the laying on of hands

Through confirmation we receive:

-strength to become witnesses of the faith

-a second indelible mark

the word confirma means

thoroughly strengthen

THE MATTER FOR CONFIRMATION IS

THE CHRISM OIL AND THE LAYING ON OF HANDS

THE FORM FOR CONFIRMATION IS

(NAME) BE SEALED WITH THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Ordinary minister; why

Bishops; they are successors of apostles

Extraordinary minister; situation in which EM would confirm

Priests; if a Christian is in danger of death, COVID

Who ministers confirmation in the eastern rite?

priest

eastern catholics receive what as a baby

baptism, confirmation, holy communion

Requirements for those who can receive confirmation

anyone who

-has been baptized

-is in a state of grace

state of grace

The spiritual state we are in after the sacrament of reconciliation, when we are cleansed from our sin

what is the purpose of a confirmation name?

the saint is the person’s patron saint; you want them to guide you spiritually

what’s the role of the sponsor?

someone the confirmand chooses to stand with them at confirmation. provides spiritual help

catholics pray to saints as if they are god

false

we ask for saints intercession and to help us grow closer to god

true

define the seven gifts of the holy spirit (3+)

1. Wisdom - helps us see the world differently from God’s perspective

2. Understanding - enables us to more clearly understand the mysteries of faith

3. Counsel - helps us to know what is right and wrong

4. Fortitude - an unwavering commitment to God or a proper course fo action, so that we can do what is true, good, and beautiful

5. Knowledge - enables us to understand God’s will in all things

6. Piety - helps us to love God, our merciful father, and to obey his precepts out of love for him

7. Fear of the Lord - awe, reverence, and respect for God. We must depend on God for everything

5 parts of the rite, in order

1. present the candidates, read the names aloud

2. bishops homily

3. renewal of baptismal promises

4. laying of hands and anointing with chrism oil

5. general intercessions

at least 2 examples of words of affirmation

-saying the name of the candidates

-renewing baptismal promises

-y/n be sealed with the gift of the hs

-bishop: “peace be with you” c: “and with your spirit”

one example of physical touch

-matter: laying on of hands and anointing of chrism oil

-sponsor’s hand on shoulder